Russian diplomat urges Japan to improve ties instead of making statements on the Kurils

Maria Zakharova said

Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also criticized Tokyo’s desire to link territorial claims to Moscow with Russia’s activity on its sovereign territory

Japanese authorities should channel their efforts into a real improvement of relations with Russia instead of making loud statements about Russia’s activity on the Kuril Islands, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a commentary in connection with statements from Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato about Russia’s military exercises there.

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